Background
AVS Raju was born on 18 April 1937 and hails from a family that has been in the construction for over three generations.
AVS Raju was born on 18 April 1937 and hails from a family that has been in the construction for over three generations.
He is also now as doyen of Indian construction industry. He left his village Antervedipalem in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India, after matriculation at the age of 18 years to make his career in Hyderabad and started contributing his share in developing the state in the areas of Industry, Infrastructure, Agriculture and Power. Last 45 years of his career, he has contributed in promoting many industries around Hyderabad and various parts of Andhra Pradesh while spreading the Construction activity in the country.
He was the Secretary and Treasurer of Sri Nagarjuna Cooperative Housing Society Limited in 1975 and presently is its President.
He was one of the promoters of M/s Nagarjuna Steels Limited., during 1975-1976, the first company of the present popular Nagarjuna group of Companies in Hyderabad and Deccan Cements Limited., during 1983-1984 a successfully and the first mini-cement plant in the country. He was also Promoter and Managing Director of M/s AVS Containers Limited. in 1983-1984.
Despite hectic business occupation for last 45 years, he has devoted time for literary, cultural and social activities and earned a great name as a freelance writer
He was member of many social and literary associations in Andhra Pradesh.